Growth factors and mechano-regulated reciprocal crosstalk with extracellular matrix tune the keratocyte–fibroblast/myofibroblast transition
Abstract Improper healing of the cornea after injury, infections or surgery can lead to corneal scar formation, which is associated with the transition of resident corneal keratocytes into activated fibroblasts and myofibroblasts (K–F/M). Myofibroblasts can create an extracellular matrix (ECM) niche...
Main Authors: | Simon A. Pot, Zhe Lin, Jauye Shiu, Mario C. Benn, Viola Vogel |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2023-07-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-37776-9 |
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